Annex Business Media: Podcasts

What is the status of today’s volunteer fire service in Canada? Take a look through the eyes of Fire Fighting in Canada Volunteer Vision columnists Tom DeSorcy and Vince Mackenzie; two chiefs at the heart of volunteer fire service delivery. Recruitment, retention, increased training demands and an ageing membership will form the conversation alongside succession planning and meeting the needs of the future. How will service delivery change in the changing world?

From wildfires to floods, the nature of emergencies in Canada appear to be increasing in prevalence and damage. Is your department ready for a catastrophic event? Emergency preparedness, mitigation and management are critical cornerstones for fire departments coast to coast. Fire Fighting in Canada has brought two geographical perspectives to the table through one compelling conversation with Fire Chief Dan Derby of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue in B.C., and Deputy Fire Chief Tim Calhoun of Clarington, Ont. Join Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy as he talks to Chief Derby and Deputy Calhoun about what they’ve learned in their respective provinces.